Europe

UK - Scheme members could still lose most of their pension pots unless any protection fund is underwritten by the government, experts warn.

UK - A directory containing information on almost 30,000 financial intermediaries has been released by Matrix Data.

UK - Around 100 independent trustees have given their support to a drive by the Pensions Management Institute to raise industry standards.

UK - The Pensions Management Institute annual dinner will be held in London's Savoy Hotel on February 11.

UK - Law firm Wragge & Co will host a seminar on the "groundbreaking" Martin v South Bank University case on December 10.

UK - Global Advisors has launched a precious metals long-short hedge fund, aimed at institutional investors.

UK - Pointon York Sipp Solutions is extending its programme of pension policy roundtable debates due to "initial success and demand".

UK - Actuaries are making a last ditch bid to persuade the government to amend plans for a £1.4m cap on pension savings.

UK - Pension arrangements for members of the armed forces are to be overhauled to bring them in line with the "modern world", the government says.

UK - A financial planning firm has accused "homophobic" trustees of refusing to pay pensions to gay couples.